Practice Education in Social Work University of Portsmouth
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Course | On-Campus | Part-time | 5 months | September, February | find out | find out |
Course overview
Overview
Supporting students in practice settings is important. As a practice supervisor or practice educator, you are responsible for ensuring that social work students who graduate as registered practitioners are competent for their role.
By completing this short course, you will gain experience in supervising social work students, and meet stage 2 of the Practice Educator Professional Standards (PEPS) for social work. You will develop the knowledge and skills needed to supervise a learner in a practice environment, and you will also reflect on your own practice, developing skills as a positive role model.
What You'll Experience
On this short course you'll cover:
- The role of the practice educator
- Facilitating and enhancing learning opportunities
- Principles of Assessment and Evaluation
- Adult learning theory
- How students learn
- Critical evaluation of the influence of power and authority in the supervisory relationship
- Working with struggling and failing students
Entry requirements for this course
Contact University of Portsmouth to find course entry requirements.
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